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miscellaneous

[ mis-uh-ley-nee-uhs ]

adjective

  1. consisting of members or elements of different kinds; of mixed character:

    a book of miscellaneous essays on American history.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. having various qualities, aspects, or subjects:

    a miscellaneous discussion.



miscellaneous

/ ˌɪəˈɪɪə /

adjective

  1. composed of or containing a variety of things; mixed; varied
  2. having varied capabilities, sides, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈԱdzܲԱ, noun
  • ˌˈԱdzܲ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • c·n·dzܲ· adverb
  • c·n·dzܲ·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of miscellaneous1

1630–40; from Latin Աܲ “mixed, of all sorts,” equivalent to miscell(us) “mixed” + -(ܲ) -an + -eus -eous
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of miscellaneous1

C17: from Latin Աܲ, from miscellus mixed, from ŧ to mix
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Synonym Study

Miscellaneous, indiscriminate, promiscuous refer to mixture and lack of order, and may imply lack of discernment or taste. Miscellaneous emphasizes the idea of the mixture of things of different kinds or natures: a miscellaneous assortment of furniture. Indiscriminate emphasizes lack of discrimination in choice (and consequent confusion): indiscriminate praise. Promiscuous is even stronger than indiscriminate in its emphasis of complete absence of discrimination: promiscuous in his friendships.
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Cameroni De Adams was found three weeks later on Dec. 6 “wedged under miscellaneous items in the vehicle’s middle row,” according to the claim.

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One account said the Russians paid the Kashia Pomo people already living there “three blankets, two axes, three hoes, and a miscellaneous assortment of beads” for the use of the land.

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Publicly traded U.S. companies must disclose top executives’ salaries, the value of newly granted stock and options and an assortment of miscellaneous perks like personal security guards or corporate jets.

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Millions of miscellaneous items are posted for sale each day, but on 7 August 2016, something unusual happened.

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In addition to the flooring, the Keurig and the computer, the woman also had a mini desk, a printer, a pantry and other miscellaneous items inside the sign, he said.

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